So, who has to do what to win the championship?

Lewis Hamilton will enter this weekend’s Brazilian GP with a lead of 7 points over 2nd place Felipe Massa, while many people have written of Massa’s title hopes, ‘ol Phil still has a mathmatical shot to win the world championship in his home race at Interlagos.

Possible Scenarios for Hamilton:

Clinches with a finish of 5th or better, regardless where Massa finishes

Clinches with a finish of 7th or better provided Massa doesn’t win the race

Clinches with a finish of 8th or better provided Massa doesn’t finish on the podium

Can surprisingly clinch if he scores no points and Massa doesn’t finish 1st or 2nd

Possible Scenarios for Massa:

Clinches with a victory and if Hamilton finishes 6th or worse

Clinches with a 1st or 2nd place finish and Hamilton fails to score points